Are You Ignoring the Strengths of Introverts?
They sometimes come across as shy, aloof or even disinterested. In comparison to extrovert job candidates, they may seem less likely to take charge, less inclined to aggressively pursue goals.
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Ask the Expert: How Should Small Employer Handle Maternity Leave?
We have less than 25 employees at our company. A salesperson is going out on maternity leave. This is going to put a burden on us. – If she is out for say 6 weeks and she returns, do we have to give her the same job back or an equivalent job? What if we […]
Incentive Program Rewards Employees Who Take Their Medicines
If you’ve already got a smoking cessation program and a weight loss program, you might believe you’re doing all you can to encourage employees to be their healthiest. If you’re finding that employees enjoy receiving rewards and points from those programs, congratulations! It is likely that you’re increasing the general level of health among your […]
Employees Have a Duty to Reveal Serious Health Conditions under FMLA
by Chris LaRose In a decision issued August 25, the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the trial court properly threw out an employee’s Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) case. The lawsuit stemmed from the employee’s demotion after four unexcused absences. The employee argued that his absences should have been considered FMLA […]
How Hershey’s Global Head of TA Is Using AI to Elevate Recruiters
As AI continues to redefine the future of work, many HR professionals have a common fear: that technology will strip away the human element of their jobs. But according to Debra Simmers, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at The Hershey Company, the opposite is true. In her upcoming session at Spark Talent 2025, she’ll discuss how […]
4 Heat Illness Myths to Train Against
The dog days of summer are here, and if any of your employees perform work outdoors, heat can quickly become a safety issue. Your workers may realize they need to protect themselves, but some of what they’ve heard about preventing, identifying, and treating heat illness might be just plain wrong. Bust these myths in your […]
Military Service Laws Require More Than Just Granting Time Off Work
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit—which covers Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee—highlights that an employer can be sued for violating the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) based on statements by managerial employees that reflect a bias against taking leave for military service, even though the […]
Planning for Workforce Reductions in an Age of Inflation
With inflationary pressures and lingering fears of a recession, 2023 has seen layoffs in nearly every sector of the economy. But layoffs have their own price tag, which often includes severance payments to affected employees, loss of institutional knowledge, diminished employee morale, and reputational harm. Before committing to a reduction in force, employers should consider […]
How New Tech Can Prevent 5 Top HR Process Disasters
From recruiting your organization’s next superstar to ensuring all employee payrolls are accurate, the Human Resources (HR) department adds unparalleled value—but these pros are often bombarded with high-touch, time-consuming, and manual processes. While replacing every broken process within HR overnight isn’t an option, implementing new technology helps the department quickly improve important areas before a […]
Year-End Appropriations Act Makes It Easier for Employers to Make a Difference in Tackling Employee Student Debt
With 44 million Americans owing an estimated $1.7 trillion in student debt,[1] policymakers in Washington, D.C., have been focusing on how to help people pay down their balances—and the good news is, they are making it easier for employers to make a difference.